For focused young violinists
Honest, clear, and supportive feedback
Develop natural, efficient technique
Straightforward daily practice plans

My students describe me as kind, but with very high standards. Because they know I’m at their side, we can set high expectations and then work toward them together. Honest and direct feedback (about the good and the bad) is an essential part of this. A teacher who isn't clear about things that aren't going well is not being kind to their student.

I base my violin teaching on developing the inner musical instincts of each one of my students. Technique is essential, and I devote a lot of time to developing it in my students, but it always needs to serve the expressive demands of the music. The best technique is efficient and relaxed, based on an understanding of the natural motions of the body. This always gets the best results.

But without solid practice habits, everything else is meaningless. So an important part of my job is to make sure my students have clear practice techniques, goals, and strategies to make the best possible progress.

About Me

Past faculty member at Indiana University South Bend and Morningside College (Sioux City, Iowa)
Eastman School of Music, Bachelor of Music Performance
Prize-winner at Osaka International Chamber Music Competition
National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient
Performances at Carnegie Hall, Aspen Music Festival, the Library of Congress, the National Gallery, and many others
Collaborations with Joseph Silverstein, Paul Katz, James Dunham, and others